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Mang Inasal music advocacy releases four music videos

One of the best and the only fast food chain we visit every sunday in Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines is Mang Inasal. Why? Not only they have the best tasting grilled chicken or barbequed chicken (called the Inasal, in negros region), but they ,too ,serve unlimited rice, plus unlimited coke, plus unlimited soup!

So What's new with Mang Inasal?

Mang Inasal has released the first batch of the most-awaited music videos of its Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program grantees.

The well-produced music videos of breakthrough OPM (Original Pilipino Music) artists Myrus, Aries Sales, Arnee Hidalgo and boy band 1:43 (one forty-three) have premiered in the more than 400 Mang Inasal branches across the Philippines.

“The Mang Inasal Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program has yielded four exquisite and heartwarming songs and music videos from no less than the most talented breed of Filipino recording artists today,” said Mang Inasal General Manager Bong Abela.

“We hope that these distinctly OPM songs will become a part of the everyday lives of our loyal patrons just like their favorite Mang Inasal food,” he added.

New music videos

OPM pop heartthrobs 1:43, composed of Anjo Resurreccion, Kim Nicolas, Goldmon Aquino, and Yuki Sakamoto, present a classic love song titled “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo” in their music video. Written by Myrus and arranged by Jonathan Ong of SonicState Studio, the track is about how a simple glance can make someone fall in love.

After making their fans go gaga over their debut album “Time for Love”, Yuki, Gold, Kim, and Anjo show their romantic side in the new video as they sing the heart-felt lines: Sa isang sulyap mo ay nabihag ako/ para bang himala ang lahat ng ito/ Sa isang sulyap mo/ nabighani ako/ nabalot ng pag-asa ang puso.

The boys of 1:43 have steadily grown their fan base, beginning with a posting of their very first digital single “Merry Christmas Na!” on YouTube back in November 2010. That video has been viewed more than 100,000 times.

This generated even more interest for the group. Their second single “Pag-ibig Na Kaya” was released via Youtube as well and is now above the 56,000-hits mark. 

These video releases on the Web were followed by a series of mall shows and campus tours where fans of 1:43 were finally able to meet their idols. All in all, these activities helped secure their fan base online (their Facebook fan page now has about 38,000 followers) and off-line as well.

Another Mang Inasal Music grantee is acoustic heartthrob Aries Sales. His music video “Miss Masungit” features the 23-year old singer-songwriter from Davao City as he tries to charm actress Kathleen Hermosa. Aries’ love struck character follows her around and woos her with his love songs. He does everything just to make papansin to the apple of his eye.

Aries is musical prodigy who is as skilled with his singing as with his guitar playing. While his guitar skills are nothing short of amazing, his voice is equally impressive for its range, versatility and emotional power. He is also a talented songwriter.

Aries performs a wide range of musical genres from pop to folk, to jazz and hip-hop.  He is simply one of the most well rounded musicians in the business today and is an all-around entertainer during live performances.

His music video likewise features Bekimon, who plays the role of Kathleen’s best friend. Do Aries and Kathleen end up together? Watch the video to find out.

There is also the music video of Myrus where he performs his own composition titled “Pusong Lito”. It is about a guy who is torn between two beauties—Stephanie Dan and Cai Cortez. This new single is the modern day “Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko”, which was a huge hit in the 90s.

Myrus first gained a following for the expressiveness and velvety quality of his voice—this earned him an initial following for his ballads. His exceptional vocal skills leave audiences in awe once he displays its tremendous range and flexibility—qualities that are best heard when he starts singing his RnB, jazz and rock repertoire live onstage.

Myrus’ previous album "Love Cycle" and its repackaged version are Certified Gold Records by Sony Music. He is also a dedicated advocate of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and is the project head of the “Tunog Natin” all-OPM concert series.

Arnee Hidalgo’s heart-breaking love song called “Bakit Ba?” completes the first batch of the videos for the music advocacy program. Her music video featuring model-actor Victor Aliwalas, presents the different ways that couples end their relationships across various eras in history.

Arnee has been dubbed as “the Philippines’ RnB Siren” ever since she recorded her own version of the Francis M. original hit “Cold Summer Nights”. She has become one of the most sought-after Filipino performers locally and abroad. She is a winner of several awards including Voice of Asia 2002 Silver Prize Winner and Most Beautiful Contestant Special Award; 2003 Campus Radio 97.1 OPM Artist of the Year, and 2004 Meg Magazine Breakthrough Artist.

Mang Aawit program

The Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program was launched a few months ago to help revive the local music industry by developing new and exciting OPM talents. This program provides opportunities and resources to eight groundbreaking Filipino singers and songwriters so they can continue recording new and original songs.

“The Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program is about continuing the legacy of OPM. Only when we support the young artists can we make sure that Filipino music will go on for generations to come,” said Abela.

For Myrus, the Mang Aawit music grants are valuable opportunities that help build the careers of young artists like him.

“Every young artist has to struggle to make it in this industry. There are just so many talented Filipino musicians and singers—but not enough venues for them to show their talents. The Mang Aawit music grant is a great encouragement to young artists; it gives us the once-in-a-lifetime chance to finally share our music to a nationwide audience,” he said.

The second batch of Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Program artists who will soon release their videos are singers Sheng Belmonte and Stephanie Dan; alternative pop rock band Kiss Jane and radio DJ/singer/composer Onse.

“Producing the songs and music videos is a way of supporting and promoting OPM. They are going to be shown in all Mang Inasal branches nationwide so more Filipinos could listen to and appreciate new and original Filipino music recorded by our grantees,” Abela said.





   

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Don Henrico's Run: Help Save a Life Today!

Don Henrico's Run: Help Save a Life Today, fires off Dec. 17 2011 with a big field expected to participate in this urban race aims to aid the Sagip Buhay Foundation, a local organization that provides medications to our less fortunate brothers and sisters admitted at the Medicine Wards and ICUs of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila.

The run will take place at Liwasang Ulalim, in CCP Complex, Pasay City assembly time at exactly 3:30pm –Gunstart for 10K is at 4:00pm 5k and 3k, 10mins thereafter. All participants are expected to catch a glimpse of the scenic view of the sunset bay and enjoy the delicious pizza at the finishline.

Interested participants can register at 3K, 5K, and 10K races at all Don Henrico's outlets in Metro Manila from October 25 to December 15, 2011. Listup is ongoing at the following Chris Sport outlets at Glorietta, Sm Megamall, SM North Edsa Annex, Market Market at BGC, Ever Gotesco Grand Central, and SM Manila, They are also at A Runners Circle running shop in Qurino Corner Roxas Blvd. Manila. Participants can also register at the PGH Main lobby booth from 10am to 4pm office.

Runners will be entitled to:

• A race kit that includes a singlet, a bib number, and an exclusive post event shirt. - 
• FREE PhP500 Cash Voucher to all finishers ,
• FREE PIZZA slices after the RUN (exclusive to all registered runners on a first come-first serve basis and is available until supply lasts). 
• Certificate will be given to all finishers.

And to make things even better, the top three placers for each category will also receive cash prizes - 

P5,000 for the winner of the 10K run, 

P4,000 for the winner of the 5K run, and 

P3,000 for the winner of the 3K run. 

There will be a separate race prices for male and female runners under each category.

MALE RUNNER
1st 2nd 3rd
CATEGORY PLACE PLACE PLACE
10K P5,000 P4,000 P3,000
5K P4,000 P3,000 P2,000
3K P3,000 P2,000 P1,000


FEMALE RUNNER
1st 2nd 3rd
CATEGORY PLACE PLACE PLACE
10K P5,000 P4,000 P3,000
5K P4,000 P3,000 P2,000
3K P3,000 P2,000 P1,000


The entire proceeds for this event will help provide assistance to healthcare professionals at the said hospital, which inevitably leads to more financially dependable patients getting treatment and more lives saved.

For more details, LIKE LIKE LIKE their official Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/DonHenricos for more updates, promos and events.

   

Tomato Holiday Collection gives you more options to be delicious!

There's a reason to be "hot" this Holiday Season!  Drop by any Tomato store and check out the Holiday Vintage Vogue collection that will surely get the oohs and ahhs every where you go! It’s just sheer delight this season!  Whether dressing down or dressing your best, you will be fashionably sexy and delicious, exactly just how a Tomato Woman should be.

One of the most in-demand fashion stylists, Pam Quinones, the brand's style guru, said that Tomato’s Holiday collection is about glitz and glam that are appropriate for the season's festivities.

“The essence of the collection is its appropriateness for the holidays.  A time to be merry, a time to be jolly and the best time to glam up and be sexy. Tomato's pieces have separates and sheer pieces that can be mixed and matched to achieve a rich and vibrant holiday feel.”

 “The collection exudes that 70s vintage mood but still modern with a lot of provocation. It’s fashionably trendy, sexy and with a subtly flirty statement which is very Tomato,” she said.

Everything at Tomato is just so "now"— Vintage becomes New with a little stylish twist and turn here and there, that exudes freshness with a very modern feel.

For serious Holiday Glam dressing, Tomato has barely there sheer laced shift dresses for a Holiday Vamp look.  There are also lace tops and sexy cut dresses with pleats that surely spell sexy Danger and Royalty. Show your wild side with Tomato’s animal printed tops and bottoms that’s truly project that Vixen vibe. One-piece numbers cut a sexy silhouette that makes your back and shoulders into attention-grabbing centerpieces—and gives you that chic and very sly appeal.  Maxi slip-on dresses look alluring and daring, with vibrant colors that make your skin glow for that purrrfect Siren look.

Tomato gives you a choice to be demure but mysterious, vampy but introspective, and daring with a touch of punk, be the rebel chic with style.

For dress down Holiday dressing, Tomato offers looks that flatter the wearer even in broad daylight.  There are also dainty cute but subtle, flirty, gartered dresses in chiffon, comes in exciting patterns of dots, floral and tribal.  These pieces will never disappoint:  they give you that fresh and young look for the holidays while girly dresses with ruching and draping details will highlight your curves--that’s truly a celebration!

Fringe dress- P800 copy

Cinch waist dress- P950 copy

Drape Dress- P750 copy

Dress with ruching detail- P750 copy

Lace Dress- P800 copy

Maxi Tube Dress- P800 copy

One-shoulder shift dress- P850 copy

Peach Pleated Dress- P800 copy

Ruffled Dress- 850 copy

Sheer bell sleeves dress- P800 copy

Shiny sequined dress- 700 copy

Sun ray pleated dress- 800 copy

 

With the Holiday Season in full swing, you will never go wrong with any TOMATO item as it consistently captures the look of the “moment” in fashion at very affordable prices!

TOMATO, your only store for all your Holiday Shopping needs; from runway-inspired dresses, accessories, bags, shoes, watches, and gift sets.  There is always more at TOMATO.

Visit any of the Tomato branches nationwide: SM Mall of Asia, SM City Manila, SM Megamall, SM City San Lazaro, SM North EDSA The Block, SM City Fairview, Glorietta, Trinoma, Robinson’s Place Manila, Robinson’s Metro East, Marquee Mall, SM Sta. Mesa, Market! Market!, SM Southmall, SM Bicutan, SM Bacoor, La Fuerza Pasong Tamo and  RCBC Plaza.

   

Paris-based AXA Global and CARE Int’l help CamSur municipality practice disaster risk reduction

The municipality of Calabanga in Camarines Sur is now more prepared to cope with natural disasters, thanks to the efforts of an international NGO and its corporate partners. In particular, the barangay of Cagsao was selected for DRR (disaster risk reduction) efforts, due to it being at high risk of floods, storm surge and tsunami. 

RISK MANAGED. Amandine Soulier (center), AXA Global Corporate Responsibility Philanthropy Manager, led the AXA Turkey delegates in Classroom Discussions on Risk Reduction at Cagsao Elementary School in Calabanga, Camarines Sur recently. It’s one of  the Advancing Safer Communities and Environments Against Disasters (ASCEND) pilot programs, funded by European Union and run by Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) Netherlands and supported by AXA, a global insurance company.

 

 

 Paris-based AXA Global and the international Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) of Switzerland France are partners in providing a DRR program to Calabanga municipality. The DRR program is implemented under the European Union-funded ASCEND (Advance Safer Communities and Environments against Disasters) project and implemented by CARE Philippines and its partners.

Mangrove Clean-up. Amandine Soulier (right), AXA Global Corporate Responsibility Philanthropy Manager, and Vianney Sauvage, CARE France’s Corporate Partnership Manager (third from left), led the mangrove clean-up in Cagsao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur. The mangrove helps prevent coastal erosion, protects the populace from storm surge, and provides spawning ground for fishes. 

Representatives from AXA Global and AXA Turkey recently visited barangay Cagsao in the municipality of Calabanga to observe the latest developments in the DRR efforts. Their visit was assisted by AXA Philippines.

“The partnership of AXA Global and CARE are very welcome and very timely, considering that many parts of the country are vulnerable to the effects of frequent typhoons throughout the year. We at AXA Philippines support these efforts as part of the AXA Group,” said AXA Philippines President & CEO, Rien Hermans.

Caring for Calabanga

Through the years, Calabanga, one of the biggest municipalities in Camarines Sur in terms of population (73,333 ) and land area (16,384 hectares) has been terribly hit by calamities.

Located at the coast of San Miguel Bay and surrounded by Bicol and Tigman Rivers, the town is highly vulnerable to flooding. In 2004 Typhoon Unding, Violeta, Winnie and Yoyong wrought havoc to life and property; and Barangay Sibobo, between San Miguel Bay and sloping hills made even more treacherous by quarrying, became the hardest hit.

“We thought we shouldn’t stop in giving away relief goods. More than that, we should follow it up with disaster preparedness and disaster mitigation projects,” said Celso Dulce, CARE Philippines representative. 

Thus, since 2007, CARE with the help of AXA Global, has not only been distributing food packs in times of calamity in Calabanga, it has also conducted numerous trainings and workshops such as Community-based Disaster Risk Management; Disaster Preparedness and Contingency Planning.

Helping Hand. Amandine Soulier (left), AXA Global Corporate Responsibility Philanthropy Manager, lends a hand to a local volunteer during the mangrove cleanup in Cagsao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur recently. The clean-up is a component of the Advancing Safer Communities and Environments Against Disasters (ASCEND) program.

These trainings help prepare the community for future emergencies. CARE has also adopted simple action plans that have benefited the communities even more. In the Calabanga and Cagsao DRR efforts, for example, community members engage in tree planting projects, river clean-ups and gabion construction in San Miguel Bay coast--to protect the coast from storm surge and erosion.

Beyond DRR workshops

More than actual DRR training for designated officers in the community, there are other things the community needs to help them cope with and recover from disaster. CARE’s partnerships with AXA Global are also helpful in this regard.

Even as community members participate in DRR seminars and conduct risk reduction efforts, the community also receives food packs and livelihood training through the help of CARE and AXA Global.

Some examples of these food security and livelihood projects include the donation of farm animals like carabaos, farm trucks and also free seminars on tilapia-raising. According to Dulce, poverty limits the people’s capacity to cope with disasters so there’s a need to strengthen their livelihood. 

Education: Starting DRR early

AXA Global and CARE are also helping in efforts to educate children in high-risk communities about DRR. 

TOP OF CLASS. AXA Turkey delegates led by Urman Ünal (second from right) pose with selected pupils ofCagsao Elementary School in Calabanga, Camarines Sur recently at the

Classroom Discussions on Risk Reduction. Ünal, and Hüseyin Ali Ŏzeren (right) and Meltem Şimşek (left) won in the Corporate Social Responsibility contest participated in by AXA’s headquarters in 60-plus countries across the globe. Their prize includes a trip to any of the countries where AXA and Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) are at work.

 

 And so, aside from the 3Rs (Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic) -- the foundations of a basic skills-oriented education--the students in Calabanga, Camarines Sur are learning another big R: Risk reduction.

In one session, Grade One teacher Norma Guiriba of Cagsao Elementary School flashed illustrations of children in various situations that show good and bad practice in disaster prevention. The children were asked to identify each situation and flash a cardboard happy or sad face to indicate their approval and disapproval. They got it all right.   

START THEM YOUNG. A teacher of Cagsao Elementary School in the town of Calabanga, Camarines Sur lectures her students on the hazards of typhoons as part of the Advancing Safer Communities and Environments Against Disasters (ASCEND) program. The said program is funded by the European Union and being run byCooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) Netherlands and supported by AXA, a global insurance company.

 The lesson plan consists of identification of hazards; routes of action before, during or after the calamity; including preventive measures to mitigate the unfavorable effects of climate change.  This knowledge could mean life and death to people in Cagsao.

 “We laud the project because the children learn a lot from it at an early age,” says Antonio Endani Jr., principal of Cagsao Elementary School. “More importantly, they know that they can do something about it,” said AXA Philippines President & CEO, Rien Hermans.

DUCK! Students of Dominorog Elementary School show what they learn from Classroom Discussions on Risk Reduction during an earthquake dril. AXA, a global insurance company, proudly supports Advancing Safer Communities and Environments Against Disasters (ASCEND) program, funded by European Union, ran byCooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE).   

 CSR as a way of life

According to Amandine Soulier, AXA Global’s Corporate Responsibility Philantrophy Manager, who was part of the delegation to Calabanga, AXA practices social responsibility as part of its corporate culture.

AXA with CARE in Calabanga. Amandine Soulier (fourth from left), AXA Global Corporate Responsibility Philanthropy Manager, and Vianney Sauvage, CARE France’s Corporate Partnership Manager (third from right), led the mangrove clean-up in Cagsao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur recently. Also in the photo are Hüseyin Ali Ŏzeren (right) and Meltem Şimşek from AXA Turkey and Celso Dulce (third from left), CARE Philippine representative.

 

“Corporate social responsibility is not an external department; it’s a way of thinking differently,” said Soulier,. “We like to anchor people to be more responsible.”

Soulier added that helping poor communities is a must in reducing the risk posed by natural disasters due to climate change. “Climate change has a huge impact on poor people. The fight against climate change is a fight against poverty,” she said.

Dulce looks forward to doing Disaster Risk Reduction Management in a larger scale soon with AXA Global.

 “Our projects in Calabanga have become a model framework for other similar endeavors, in fact, its mayor (Calabanga Mayor Evelyn Yu) presented her municipality’s best DRR practice in Phuket, Thailand recently,” Dulce revealed.

This came on the heels of a 2009 Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) award for Calabanga given by National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC).

Dulce said that CARE, with the help of AXA Global, will undertake DRR trainings nationwide in cooperation with Department of Interior and Local Government as well as the Department of Education.

AXA is one of the world’s leaders in financial protection and wealth management. Originating from France, it serves a global clientele of 95 million customers in 61 countries, with 4.3 billion Euros in adjusted earnings as of 2010. For more information, please log on to http://www.axa.com/en/group/profile

   

San Juanico Golf Hotel: A holiday paradise beckons

ENJOY CHRISTMAS and vacation trips at a holiday paradise with families and friends. The San Juanico Golf Hotel is a 30-room hotel surrounded with breath-taking verdant landscape of flat and gently sloping greens, panorama of endless rolling hills and mountains offers world-class amenities and accommodations to those visiting Eastern Visayas. 

 Guests at the hotel get an exquisite view of the San Juanico Bridge, a historic structure and an engineering marvel that spans two kms across the strait that connects Samar and Leyte provinces.  It is considered the most beautiful sea-spanning bridge in the Philippines.

The San Juanico Golf Hotel is situated inside the gates of San Juanico Golf, Park and Country Club, located at Barangay Camansihay, Tacloban City just 10kms from downtown and 21 kms from the airport. After fine-tuning, the hotel is in full operation and well prepared for the holiday season. It offers a complete menu of first-class services and amenities for all its guests seeking for a relaxing vacation away from their stressful urban routine.  

TERRACES OF THE OUTER ROOMS OPEN to a breathtaking view of surrounding greenery, mountains, hills and the beautiful expanse of sky surrounding the San Juanico Golf Hotel. The outer rooms’ terraces are designed to cascade downward to endure that all outer rooms have an unobstructed view. 

  
Golfers will definitely enjoy their game at the 18-hole golf course while families and friends have fun time at the hotel in its private patio, surrounded with the beauty of its elegant yet laid-back ambiance; the delicious gourmet cuisine at the golf country clubhouse and the services of highly-trained, friendly and attentive staff. 

“There is always a need for quality accommodations in Tacloban. With this in mind,  we have more to share especially with the growing populace discovering what Eastern Visayas has to offer. The San Juanico Golf Hotel joins the long list of  Tacloban destinations, including the McArthur and Santo Nino Shrines, beautiful churches, top hospitals, malls and universities."

NATURE’S GLORY UNFOLDS for guests of San Juanico Golf Hotel to feast their eyes on whenever they visit the hotel. The awesome panorama of hills, mountains and rolling greenery is made even more picture-perfect when the rainbow appears like a blessing from on high. Such rare and precious moments are only possible at San Juanico Golf Hotel.

 “Tacloban is also very accessible with 10 flights arriving daily at its airport. We are proud that the new hotel can offer our golf members, their families, friends, balikbayans, tourists, vacationers, enthusiasts and travelers the best of the famous Tacloban hospitality, food, ambiance, convenience and comfort.” said Victor Domingo, The Kapitan of the San Juanico Golf, Park and Country Club.

New tourist destination

According to Mimi Acacio, CEO of the San Juanico Golf Hotel, the hotel design is especially geared towards all ages, making them feel relaxed and at home while enjoying the beauty of both nature and conformity with the hotel interiors.  

SAN JUANICO GOLF HOTEL’S suites never scrimp on space with tastefully designed living rooms that blend its elements into an Oriental and Occidental theme.

 “We have to find a balance between the already beautiful landscape outdoors and our goal to provide a relaxed, aesthetic pleasing look indoors. I am pleased that we have achieved a homely, carefree elegance in interior designs, in our rooms without and with private patios and the rest of our amenities."

SAN JUANICO GOLF HOTEL POOLSIDE. Swimming pools for adults and for kids will surely make family time and bonding with friends memorable and precious for hotel guests.

“Once inside the hotel, all your nagging concerns just melt away. Just sit back and enjoy our services or you could go outdoors and play with the children; body with family and friends, or simply take early morning or late afternoon walks along the fairways on greens or cemented pathways. Our swimming pools--one for adults and one for the kids--are a great way to have fun, relax and exercise,” she said.

ROOMS AT SAN JUANICO GOLF HOTEL range from the lusciously luxe to the elegantly functional and sophisticated. Whether out on business or on vacation, well-appointed and tasteful living spaces give guests a comfortable and memorable experience.

Acacio adds that they paid attention to details for the guests’ comfort and enjoyment. Even the drapes, beddings and other room accessories are customized for the homely and elegant presentation. 

LIZA CAHILIG, who made the drapes and beddings accessories, combined touches of nostalgia and Old World class in her rendition of the rooms at the San Juanico Golf Hotel. The warmth of wooden furniture goes well with the lushness of the earthy fabrics that delight the eye with floral patterns. Guests who sleep here are in for sweet dreams, indeed.

 “Liza Cahilig, who supplied the drapes and beddings accessories, did a wonderful job. Here at the San Juanico Golf Hotel we make guests’ convenience and satisfaction an absolute priority. We represent the best that Tacloban and the Eastern Visayas has to offer. Our goal is to make our guests as comfortable as possible by giving them every convenience and providing their needs.” she said. 

EVERY ASPECT OF THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE is ensured to be top-notch at the San Juanico Golf Hotel, not the least including the bath and toilet facilities that are functional, tastefully elegant and absolutely comfortable.

  
The hotel, horseback riding, gourmet cuisine

Acacio pointed out that interior and exterior in each of the 30 rooms—from top to the lower levels--is one of her innovations including architectural designs built by architect Edito Cumpio; with an unobstructed, panoramic view of the fairway, endless rolling hills and mountains, and the famous San Juanico Bridge. The San Juanico Golf Hotel is also set apart by its ultimate offer of exclusivity—selected rooms are available for purchase. 

PRIVACY, NO CROWDING. The 30 rooms at the San Juanico Golf Hotel are just right for maintaining the sense of privacy and prevent overcrowding in lobbies, hallways and other common areas. Common areas are designed for taste and functionality and are kept clean and well-lighted.

 “It is the ultimate in exclusivity. The buyer will have ownership of a unit in a world-class, full-service hotel with all the amenities and our excellent service staff at their beck and call. Would be owners of these units will have the best of condotel living—as a second home or as a leisure hideaway,” she said.  

GUEST WILL ENJOY an even closer connection to nature when they avail of the soon-to-open horseback riding amenity at the San Juanico Golf Hotel. There’s no better way to enjoy nature’s beauty and richness than on horseback, assisted by expert guides and handlers.

  
A new offering for guests is the horseback-riding amenity for the children.  For those who wish to enjoy and commune with the wonder of nature even more closely, go on a horseback ride with the assistance of experienced guides and expert handlers.  

BREAKFAST IN BED NEVER LOOKED SO INVITING as it does at the San Juanico Golf Hotel. Guests can enjoy gourmet dishes wrapped in the lush comforts of their room at any time of the day. Room service is just a phone call away.

 While waiting for the kids, hotel guests are welcome to enjoy global, gourmet fair at the spacious and comfortable Golf Clubhouse. The restaurant offers mouth-watering Filipino dishes, international cuisine and fresh icy delicious drinks. Stay-in hotel guests are treated to free breakfast at the restaurant.

CASCADING TERRACES of the San Juan Golf Hotel allow occupants to bask in verdant,  paradisal surroundings. On a broad view, the hotel calls to mind ancient palaces and the Mesoamerican grandeur of Mayan and Aztec temples—yet these allusions are transformed into something modern that has more kinship with contemporary  Spanish-Mediterranean designs, with warm colors in wonderful contrast with the greenery.

The San Juanico Golf Hotel is in full operation. Travel and tour providers have yet another exciting and world-class quality destination to offer their clients and are encouraged to get in touch with the hotel to discover exciting deals that await them.

Those who wish to inquire about drapes, beddings and accessories may contact Liza Cahilig at Joann Ashley Garments Manufacturing and Design. Tel: 359-0048,  359-0049 and Cel: 0999.993.5888.

For inquiries, booking information and accreditation about the San Juanico Golf Hotel: Email: www.sanjuanicogolf.gov.ph, sjgolfhotel@ymail.com or go to Google and search for San Juanico Golf Hotel; or contact Phillip Cayubit at Tel: 02/404-6513 Cel: 0917.795.7085 or Liza Cahilig at Tel: 02/359-0048 and Cel: 0999.993.5888 or Anton Llano at Tel: 053/341-7969 and Cel: 0929.484.9517.